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Anderson performing in Birmingham, United Kingdom in 2015.
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Birth name | Jacob Basil Anderson |
Also known as | Raleigh Ritchie |
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Bristol, England |
18 June 1990
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Years active | 2008–present |
Labels | Columbia |
Associated acts | The Internet |
Website | raleighritchie |
Jacob Basil Anderson (born 18 June 1990), also known by his stage name Raleigh Ritchie, is an English actor and singer best known for his role as Omen in the film Adulthood and as Grey Worm in the television series Game of Thrones.
Anderson was born and raised in Bristol, England. His father is of Afro-Caribbean descent. At the age of 17, Anderson moved to London in order to launch his music career. Anderson has been in a relationship with actress Aisling Loftus since 2011.
Anderson played Angelo in the film 4.3.2.1. He starred in the ITV drama series Injustice as Simon, a teenager in a youth offender institution. He also had a one-episode guest role on Outnumbered. He also appeared in an episode of Skins, and appeared in the feature film Comedown, co-starring Adulthood's Adam Deacon and directed by Kidulthood director Menhaj Huda. Jacob has also featured in various plays, including Dunsinane for the RSC, King Lear (with Pete Postlethwaite) at the Young Vic Theatre, and War Horse at the National Theatre. He was seen in the teen slasher film Demons Never Die, playing Ricky, and is currently appearing in the BBC Two comedy Episodes, alongside Matt LeBlanc and Stephen Mangan.